“The high and lofty One who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: ‘I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.’” (Isaiah 57:15 NLT) The term “Revival” isn’t aContinue reading “Why No Revival?”
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Hope for Change
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 3:21 NLT) Weakness isn’t something we work for, it’s a by-product of inactivity. No one crawls out of bed in the morning and says: “Hey,Continue reading “Hope for Change”
Satan’s Target
“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38 NLT) It’s extremely frightening when you consider you’re losing your memory. How so? Your memories, on some level, constitute the person you are. We operate fromContinue reading “Satan’s Target”
A Believer’s Highest Honor!
“Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.” (Ephesians 6:7-8 NLT) Service for the Lord comes in all shapes, sizes, and levels of difficulty. For some, servingContinue reading “A Believer’s Highest Honor!”
Prayer for Our Nation
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end.” (Isaiah 9:6-7a NLT) *I first saw this prayer by Dr. Glenn Sunshine inContinue reading “Prayer for Our Nation”
The Power of Words
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.’” (Genesis 1:1-2a NLT) When God speaks, things happen! WhenContinue reading “The Power of Words”
Our Changing Culture
“Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship Him as God or even give Him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools.” (Romans 1:21-22 NLT) As a nation, and asContinue reading “Our Changing Culture”
I Do Every Day: The Worst Moment in Your Marriage
*On occasion, when my heart is arrested by the power of an article, I want to share it in its entirety with you. Today is such a day as I share these much-needed words by Janel Breitenstein. This is a Family Life Devotional by the same title as above. I hesitate to even bring itContinue reading “I Do Every Day: The Worst Moment in Your Marriage”
What Difference Does the Holy Spirit Make?
“But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send Him to you. And when He comes, He will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment.” (John 16:7-8Continue reading “What Difference Does the Holy Spirit Make?”
Practice of Profession?
“So they persuaded some men to lie about Stephen, saying, ‘We heard him blaspheme Moses, and even God.” (Acts 6:11 NLT) The quality of Stephen’s life and the power of his words so convicted the Jews that they had to bribe men to lie about him in order to build a case against him. IsContinue reading “Practice of Profession?”
Walking With Jesus 